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May 21, 2025

New York healthcare consortium sues Texas law firm over alleged misleading ads

A consortium of New York-based healthcare facilities has filed a lawsuit against a Texas law firm, alleging a misleading advertising campaign that could harm their reputation.

May 21, 2025

Stony Brook shines at 2025 SUNY university address

Stony Brook University played a prominent role in the 2025 SUNY State of the University Address and Campus Showcase.

May 21, 2025

The Center Moriches Fire Department Receives National Life Group’s Do Good Heroes Award

The Center Moriches Fire Department is doing great things and making the region proud!

May 21, 2025

Center Moriches Eighth Graders Present Community Projects

Center Moriches eighth grade students put their work from the International Baccalaureate (IB) research in a Gallery Walk and Showcase for all to see.

May 21, 2025

Death by Stabbing: Woman Indicted for Brutally Butchering Ex-Lover Near Bay Shore Train Station

Nikeya Barker, 44, was charged with Murder in the Second Degree for fatally stabbing her former love interest, Shurvell Rush, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced.

May 21, 2025

William Floyd varsity sports teams qualify five squads for playoffs

The William Floyd varsity spring sports teams have had a successful season, with five teams qualifying for the playoffs.

May 21, 2025

William Floyd School District honored for excellence in music education

The William Floyd School District has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation by The NAMM Foundation.

May 21, 2025

DOGE Report: Musk to Hit 130-Day Window, Trump Not “Tired of Winning”

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has a tremendous team. That can’t be argued. They are smart, focused, and work tirelessly. Most of all, they are patriots.

May 21, 2025

SBU alumni share career paths at sustainability panel

Stony Brook University held its annual Sustainability Studies Alumni Panel on April 23, coinciding with the Earthstock celebration.

May 21, 2025

Stony Brook Medicine honors HOPE Program students at graduation ceremony

Stony Brook Medicine recently celebrated the achievements of 77 high school students at the 2025 Health Occupations Partnership for Excellence (HOPE) Program Moving-Up and Graduation Ceremony.

May 21, 2025

Engineering students create innovative solution for injured sea turtle

A team of three female mechanical engineering students, Polina Bragina, Molly Rubin, and Anna Koulakova, have developed a 3D-printed vest to aid Chestnut, a sea turtle struggling with positive buoyancy due to an old injury.

May 20, 2025

33 Suffolk Schools Compete for Fit Club

This week 33 schools across Suffolk County sent more than 1,000 student athletes to compete in the annual Suffolk Zone Fit Club.

May 20, 2025

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Earns Prestigious Award for Reporting Excellence

The Public Relations Professionals of Long Island honored Mr. Chartuk with their “Outstanding Media Professional Award” at a ceremony at the Westbury Manor.

May 20, 2025

Shoeless Joe Has a Chance

Last week MLB commissioner Rob Manfred made a monumental decision and removed Pete Rose and 16 other deceased people from the league’s permanently ineligible list. The most recognizable name aside from Rose was Shoeless Joe Jackson.

May 20, 2025

Respect Youth Officials

Anyone who has been to youth sports knows the trials and almost abuse the officials and umpires take on a daily basis. Standing in there wearing a referee or umpire uniform is a thankless job that is often criticized and almost never applauded. Grown adults across the country have been known to spoil the sport for the kids because of their treatment of these officials.

May 20, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner honors local heroes at Rocky Point Fire Department dinner

Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio attended the Rocky Point Fire Department's 68th Annual Installation Dinner on May 17th.

May 20, 2025

You Can Pray for President Biden and Demand an Investigation

Yes, you can feverishly pray for President Biden to be in as little pain as possible now that cancer has spread to his frail bones, while at the same time demanding accountability for the seriousness of the disease being hidden from the American people for many years.

May 20, 2025

Tile installation cost factors: what homeowners need to know before hiring professionals

Tile installation is a popular home improvement project that can enhance the appearance and durability of spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens.

May 20, 2025

Budget propositions pass; trustees re-elected

The results of the 2025-26 budget vote and trustee election have been announced.

May 20, 2025

App predicts fall risk advances in national start-up competition

Falling is a significant health risk for many Americans, particularly older adults.

Daily Feed

Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub

No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.


State

Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming

Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.